On the Offensive

I''m not a racist, but… You look good, for your age… She was asking for it… You''re crazy… That''s so gay… Have you ever wondered why certain language has the power to offend? It is often difficult to recognize the veiled racism, sexism, ageism (and other –isms) that hide in our everyday discourse. This book sheds light on the derogatory phrases, insults, slurs, stereotypes, tropes and more that m...